Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be out for at least a week due to an abdominal strain. The Lakers will be extra careful in handling James' health this season. We know all that really matters is that he's healthy come the postseason.

Still, some Lakers fans might be in a panic as to how the team will survive without the four-time MVP, especially after blowing another huge lead against the lowly Oklahoma City Thunder. Anthony Davis also suffered a thumb injury in the loss, adding to the consternation.

However, here are four reasons why Los Angeles will be just fine.

Reasons the Lakers shouldn't panic about LeBron James missing time

4. The schedule

The Lakers' week or so without James isn't a cakewalk, but it's not a murderers' row. After Thursday's loss to the Thunder, the Lakers will face the following teams in the next two weeks: Portland Trail Blazers (who have been struggling so far), Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks.

Note that except for their duels with the Heat and Bucks, all games will be held at Staples Center. As of writing, the Lakers have a 5-4 record. Given their schedule, even if James sits out for two weeks, the team can manage to maintain the winning record. Yes, Los Angeles has had it share of struggles so far, but this roster can still compete with anybody when locked in, even without LeBron.

3. The roster is just too deep

Lakers fans finally got the first glimpse of veteran sharpshooter Wayne Ellington against the Thunder. While he struggled with his shot in his nine minutes (1-of-6), we know he can make it rain from outside.

Rajon Rondo, too, after missing several games, was inserted back into the lineup as well. The same goes for Dwight Howard, who continues to be a beast on defense. And who could forget about Carmelo Anthony, who has immediately risen as a fan favorite this season. People seem to have forgotten that even at this stage in his career, Anthony is still a lethal scorer. With James in the fold, Anthony can be a deadeye shooter. Without him, the Lakers have run some post-up plays for Anthony.

In short, this Lakers roster is just too deep to be considered weak without James. The funny thing is that the likes of Talen Horton-Tucker, Kendrick Nunn, and Trevor Ariza have yet to suit up due to injures. Their future Hall of Famers have been getting a ton of attention (and rightfully so). But outside of that circle, the likes of Austin Reaves, Malik Monk, Kent Bazemore, and Avery Bradley have been pretty productive for them. Those future Hall of Famers can explode at any given moment. But you need to keep your eyes on the role players, too.

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2. Russell Westbrook is getting comfortable

Russell Westbrook shot a horrendous 34.8 percent from the field in his first three games donning the Purple and Gold. During that period, he was the most hated man in his hometown. Questions were immediately thrown around about his overall fit with LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

But the more games Westbrook has played, the more he has gotten comfortable with Frank Vogel's system. Now, he's shooting 44.5 percent from the field — a major improvement from his slow start.

There are various reasons why Westbrook has improved.

Vogel's adjustments, his teammates' trust, and Westbrook's own initiative may have contributed to this. The former league MVP still continues to play his own game. He slashes to the hoop with aggression (albeit more in control now), knocks down those perimeter bank shots, and plays actively on defense. He's also developing a nice two-man game with AD.

James was right in recruiting Westbrook to the fold. Perhaps this is all part of his master plan. James is well-aware that he's getting old and needs to control his minutes. Westbrook, who has a similar style, is nice to have around so he can carry some of the load in the regular season. Not only is Westbrook durable, but the former MVP also has a history of carrying teams on his back. James knows that even if he sits, Westbrook will take care of business.

1. Frank Vogel is starting to figure out the roster

Frank Vogel has the job of figuring out a rotation that works with the pieces he has been given. It's not all that enviable as observed in the Lakers' first few games. Vogel made strange decisions like putting Russell Westbrook and Rajon Rondo on the floor together. He was quick to figure out that this duo couldn't work. While both are great playmakers, they're not exactly elite shooters, which just messes up the floor spacing. Also, Vogel reinserted Avery Bradley into the rotation to help provide energy and shooting.

All these adjustments both big and small prove how good of a coach Vogel is. And in those games without LeBron James, safe to say that Vogel will continue to tweak the rotation with the mission of coming up with the best five-man combinations. AD missing time would complicate matters here, but if he plays, the Lakers should be okay.